Manufacturing Financial Analyst

BerryDunn is partnering with Nichols Portland, Inc. to identify a highly analytical, detail-driven Operations Finance Analyst who will play a key role in connecting finance and operations across two manufacturing sites. Reporting directly to the Plant Controller, this position provides financial insight and analytical support for inventory, costing, and supply chain performance — ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout production and logistics.

For more than 85 years, Nichols Portland, has led the way in fluid power and fluid transfer innovation. As the world’s first manufacturer of gerotors and gerotor pumps, the company has built a global reputation for engineering excellence and creative problem-solving. Today, Nichols Portland) is a diversified metal-forming technology leader, producing high-precision valve assemblies and components through powdered metal, billet, and additive manufacturing (3D metal printing). Their culture values innovation, technical mastery, and collaboration — and they’re seeking passionate professionals eager to shape the next generation of manufacturing solutions.

As the Operations Finance Analyst, you will be the bridge between the shop floor and the finance team — transforming data into decisions that improve performance, accuracy, and profitability.

Inventory & Cycle Count Management

• Lead and manage the inventory cycle count program across manufacturing and warehouse sites.
• Analyze variances, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with operations and warehouse teams to strengthen inventory accuracy and reconciliation processes.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external inventory audits.

Standard Costing & Financial Analysis

• Support setup and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement to ensure accurate cost inputs and roll-ups.
• Analyze cost variances and develop actionable insights to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
• Support cost updates and reporting in ERP systems.

Supply Chain & Cost Optimization

• Track and analyze landed costs — including freight, duties, and tariffs — to ensure precision in product costing.
• Provide financial visibility to procurement and logistics functions to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations that enhance profitability and efficiency across the supply chain.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or supply chain analytics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (PLEX, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing principles, and variance analysis.
• Experience with BOM costing, production routing, and standard cost setup.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is a plus.
• Working knowledge of inventory valuation methods and audit compliance standards.

The base salary range targeted for this role is $75,000-100,000. This salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.